The Colorado Rapids have signed 2018 MLS SuperDraft selection Niki Jackson.
Here are three things to know about the 22-year-old striker…
1. He traveled around the world to develop his skills at a young age.
Jackson trained with some of the highest-ranked clubs in the US and Brazil during his youth. The Scottsdale, Arizona native was developed through Real Salt Lake Academy (2013), Phoenix Academy (2011), and West Coast FC Academy (2009-10) where he helped lead West Coast FC to the semifinals at the Nike Manchester United Cup in 2010.